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Mobility
What is mobility?
Mobility is a practice privilege that generally permits a licensed CPA in good standing from a substantially equivalent state to practice in West Virginia without obtaining a license to practice. However, those CPAs or firms who are offering to provide attest services must secure an Authorization to Perform Attest Services as an Out-of-State Firm or an Individual Practitioner.
When is a Reciprocal Certificate Required?
Certified Pulbic Accountants from other jurisdictions who intend to perform accounting services in West Virginia and:- Are a West Virginia resident;
- Have established a business in West Virginia, or
- Are an employee of a firm or business entity in West Virginia.
must first make application for a reciprocal certificate.
Related Information
CPA License
- Verify a CPA License
- CPA Licensure - FAQ
- License Policies
- Criminal History Record Check
- Mobility
- Waiver of Initial License Fees
- Reciprocal Certification Overview
- Application for Reciprocal Certificate CPA Substantially Equivalent State or Jurisdiction
- Resume- Application for Reciprocal Certificate CPA Substantially Equivalent State or Jurisdiction
- Application for Reciprocal CPA Certificate - Non-Substantially Equivalent Jurisdiction
- Resume- Application for Reciprocal CPA Certificate - Non-Substantially Equivalent Jurisdiction
- Waiver of Initial License Fees
- Mobility
- Application for Activation of CPA License
- Application for CPA Initial Certificate/License
- Initial Registration to Perform Attest/Comp Services as an Individual Practitioner
- CPE Reporting Form
- CPE Late Filing Form
- CPE Extension Request Form
- Application for Reciprocal Certificate CPA Substantially Equivalent State or Jurisdiction
- Resume- Application for Reciprocal Certificate CPA Substantially Equivalent State or Jurisdiction
- Application for Reciprocal CPA Certificate - Non-Substantially Equivalent Jurisdiction
- Resume- Application for Reciprocal CPA Certificate - Non-Substantially Equivalent Jurisdiction
- Application for Reinstatement of Certificate/License: Login
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2021 CPE Report Reminders
COVID-19, License Renewals, and CPE Extensions
Board staff has received several inquiries whether the Board will be providing blanket extensions of the CPE requirement and CPA license and firm permit renewals.
The Board of Accountancy's Response to COVID-19
Should it become necessary to close State Offices in an attempt to prevent further spread of the virus, Board staff have made arrangements to work remotely from their homes. On a limited basis, we will be able to answer any questions via email or through the Contact Us form on the Board’s web site. Board staff will also have the capability to process CPA Exam, licensure and firm applications, as well as Intents-to-sit and CPE Reporting Forms.
The WV Board of Accountancy Has a New Email Address
Don't be left out! Please take the time to update the new information for the WV Board of Accountancy in your Contacts right now!